In studying the fundamental principles of two-legged walking, Honda researched both human and other forms of walking, performed numerous experiments and collected an immense amount of data. Based on this research, Honda established fast-walking technology just like a human's.>> read more

After establishing the two-legged walking technology, work was begun on combining an upper torso with the legs and developing humanoid robot technology. Studies were carried out to determine what a humanoid robot should be like to function in society and in a human living environment, and a prototype model of almost human size was completed.>> read more